For the Month of January/February 2011 @ New Window Art
Blim presents:
Hyphae
by Ricky Alvarez
Ricky Alvarez is a recently transplanted installation artist originating from Ottawa where he is a resident artist of la pettite
mort gallery.
His past works Include a diverse collection of sculptural installations to award winning light designs. Ricky Alvarez has a multidisciplinary approach to creativity which translates well in his art, often purposing unconventional mediums to create a completely original aesthetic.
I am extremely intrigued by the Fungi kingdom in particular the microscopic structure of most fungi called hyphae. Hyphae are cylindrical, thread-like structures 2–10 micro meter in diameter and up to several centimeters in length. Hyphae grow at their tips (apices) New hyphae are typically formed by emergence of new tips along existing hyphae by a process called branching, or occasionally growing hyphal tips bifurcate (fork) giving rise to two parallel-growing hyphae. The combination of apical growth and branching leads to the development of a mycelium, an interconnected network of hyphae. The January/February Blim Window installation will be a visual representation of the hyphae structure. Using a repetitive application of hand dyed cotton twine i will emulate this often under appreciated natural phenomena.
Call 604 872 8180 or info@blim.ca for more information.
